Main description:

Myles Professional Studies for Midwifery Education and Practice Concepts and Challenges explores the non-clinical areas of the midwifery curriculum (e.g. law, ethics, leadership, employer-led supervision and professional development) in a helpful, user-friendly format brought to readers by a team of experts under the guidance of Jayne Marshall, editor of Myles Textbook for Midwives. The volume will be suitable for all student midwives, whether undertaking pre-registration education programmes or post-graduate studies, as well as practising midwives preparing for revalidation and/or undertaking CPD. Whilst prepared predominantly by contributors from the UK, Myles Professional Studies for Midwifery Education and Practice Concepts and Challenges will be suitable for an international readership.

Specialist contributors ensure accuracy and currency of key information
Underlying theory supported by a rich array of helpful learning features such as 'real-life' case studies and reflective activities
Includes the latest initiatives such as employer-led supervision and the principles of coaching
Includes a section on the ICM and EU standards of education and international regulation covering the USA, Australia, New Zealand, Africa, Denmark and Norway
Explores the global context of the midwife's scope of practice with specific examples from the UK, Canada and the USA
Includes discussion of CPD and overseas careers opportunities
Annotated reading lists and significant websites provide additional sources of information

Contents:

Becoming a Midwife: The History and Socialization into Professional Practice
Standards for Midwifery Education and Professional Regulation
Communicating Effectively in Midwifery Education and Practice
Conceptual and Philosophical Bases of Midwifery
Reflection and Intuitive Practice
Ethical Decision-making in Midwifery Education and Practice
Legal Issues Relating to Midwifery Education and Practice
Scope of Professional Practice
Facilitating Safety in Midwifery Education and Practice
Employer-Led Models of Midwifery Supervision
Mentorship, Preceptorship and Coaching in Midwifery Education and Practice
The Science of Midwifery and Evidence-Based Practice
Leadership and Management in Midwifery
Change and Innovation in Midwifery Education and Practice
Continuing Professional Development and Midwifery Career Pathways